The Oddball Book of Armadillos

Gr 2-5–Who knew there was so much to learn about armadillos? Shreeve proves they aren’t just a quirky Texan mammal and delivers an engaging and fact-filled deep dive into the world of these fascinating creatures. From modern species to their prehistoric ancestors, Shreeve covers a range of topics, including burrowing habits, evolutionary traits, and reproduction, making complex scientific facts accessible to young readers. Grott’s illustrations further enhance understanding, providing vivid visuals of armadillos’ varied species and characteristics. There are clearly demarcated asides from the main narration, extra pages of facts and figures on everything from teeth to skin structure. Grott’s textured illustrations offer rich explorations of the differences between each species, while also making the tidbits about size and location easier to understand. This is a pure knowledge dump, an intense study of a lesser known critter.